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When
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Where
St. Joseph Street, Wathena KS
Distances
5K · 1 Mile · 10K
Typical weather
64–81°F · some rain risk
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2025
56–67°F
dry
2024
64–86°F
dry
2023
71–93°F
dry
2022
65–83°F
dry
2021
60–82°F
dry
2020
61–89°F
dry
2019
65–90°F
dry
2018
69–78°F
rain
2017
58–73°F
dry
2016
73–88°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 5
Rain likely · 73–94°F
Saturday, Sep 5starts near 73°F · 14% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
20th Annual Wathena River Run 2026
Race Information
- Date: 2026-09-05
- Location: St. Joseph Street, Wathena, KS
- URL: https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=97358816
- Event: 20th Annual Running for the Future race
Course Details
- 5k Course: Nearly flat out and back.
- 10k Course: Hilly first 5k followed by a downhill and fairly flat and fast last 5k.
- Water Stations: Available on the course for both the 5k and 10k.
- Medals: Awarded to the top 3 in each age division and to all kids run finishers.
Event Schedule
- 5k and 10k Start: 8:00 AM
- Kids Fun Run Start: 8:05 AM
- Starting Location: Near the corner of 4th Street and St. Joseph Streets in downtown Wathena.
- Race Day Registration: Available from 7:00 AM to 7:55 AM.
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